Travel doctor: D-Day celebrations in Normandy

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Q. My sisters (and their spouses) and my husband and I have rented a gite
on the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy at the beginning of June to be part of
the 70th anniversary of D-Day celebrations. We are unable to get any clear
information about obtaining access permits and whether the general public
will be allowed anywhere near the official celebrations. Can you help?Shirley Keyes, via email

A. With less than a month to go until the event it’s unfortunate that
there’s no clarity about the arrangements for visitors. Special access
permits are required to travel on the roads